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The Sharing English Podcast
The Sharing English Podcast is an English listening practice podcast for A2–B2 learners (and beyond) who want to improve their English in a natural and engaging way. In each short episode, using slow, clear English, teacher and host Freya helps you learn English through culture, history, government, and everyday life in the English-speaking world. Intermediate English listening practice, real vocabulary in context, and interesting topics from holidays and food to government and social issues…
Episodes
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NFL Mini-Series #9: Learning the U.S. Through the AFC West | English Listening Practice
The AFC West is one of the NFL's oldest divisions, bringing together the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, and Los Angeles Chargers. In…
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NFL Mini-Series #8: Learning the U.S. Through the NFC West | English Listening Practice
The NFC West takes us from the Pacific Coast to the desert as we explore the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and Arizona Cardinals. In…
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Washington, DC: The City Behind the Capital | English Listening Practice
Why is Washington, DC the capital of the United States? In this episode, we explore the political compromise that created the capital, Pierre L'Enfant's…
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NFL Mini-Series #7: Learning the U.S. Through the AFC South | English Listening Practice
The AFC South takes us from space exploration and the energy industry in Houston to the Indianapolis 500, the beaches of Jacksonville, and the music scene of…
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Does Australia Have the World's Strangest Animals? | English Listening Practice
Is Australia really home to the world's strangest animals? In this episode, we explore the remarkable wildlife that makes Australia unlike anywhere else on…
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NFL Mini-Series #6: Learning the U.S. Through the NFC South | English Listening Practice
The NFC South: Warm Weather, New Traditions, and the Modern SouthThe NFC South offers a fascinating look at the modern American South through the lens of…
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Why Are There So Many Different Footballs? | English Listening Practice
Why are there so many different sports called football? In this episode, we trace the surprising history of football from the chaotic village games of medieval…
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NFL Mini-Series #5: Learning the U.S. Through the AFC North | English Listening Practice
The AFC North: Steel, Rivers, and FootballThe AFC North is where football meets the industrial history of the United States. In this episode, we explore the…
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How Air Conditioning Changed the United States | English Listening Practice
How did one invention reshape the United States? In this episode, we explore the surprising history of air conditioning—from its accidental invention in 1902…
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NFL Mini-Series #4: Learning the US Through the NFC North | English Listening Practice
The NFC North: Tradition, Toughness, and America's HeartlandThe NFC North is one of the NFL's oldest and most tradition-rich divisions. In this episode, we…
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Mark Twain: The Man Who Helped America Find Its Voice | English Listening Practice
Who was Mark Twain, and why is he still considered one of America's greatest writers? In this episode, we explore the life of Samuel Clemens—better known as…
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NFL Mini-Series #3: Learning the US Through the AFC East | English Listening Practice
The AFC East: Snow, Dynasties, and Passionate FansFrom snowy Buffalo to sunny Miami, the AFC East is one of the NFL's most fascinating divisions. In this…
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Why Do British People Talk About the Weather So Much? | English Listening Practice
Why do British people talk about the weather so much? It turns out there's much more to this stereotype than constant rain! In this episode, we'll explore how…
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NFL Mini-Series #2: Learning the US Through the NFC East | English Listening Practice
The NFC East: Rivalries, Big Cities, and Football CultureThe NFC East is one of the most famous divisions in the National Football League. Home to the Dallas…
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Harriet Tubman: Freedom, Courage, and the Underground Railroad | English Listening Practice
Harriet Tubman is one of the most admired figures in the history of the United States, but many people only know part of her story. In this episode, we explore…
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NFL Mini-Series #1: Learning the US Through American Football
In this special Sharing English Podcast series, we explore the United States through the lens of American football, using NFL teams, rivalries, cities, and…
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America 250: Birthdays, Memory, and the American Story | English Listening Practice
In 2026, the United States of America celebrates its 250th birthday. But what does it mean for a country to have a birthday? In this episode, we explore the…
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Mary Poppins: Magic, Childhood, and British Storytelling | English Listening Practice
Who is Mary Poppins really? In this episode, we explore the story behind one of the most famous characters in children’s literature. Learn about author P. L…
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Chicago: America's Crossroads | English Listening Practice
From skyscrapers and blues music to deep-dish pizza and baseball rivalries, Chicago is one of the most important cultural cities in the United States. In this…
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Cricket: The Global Game of the English-Speaking World | English Listening Practice
Cricket is one of the world’s most popular sports—but many people still know very little about it. In this episode, we explore the origins of cricket in…
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Route 101 and the California Coast | English Listening Practice
What makes California road trips so iconic? In this episode, we explore the history and culture of U.S. Route 101, one of the most famous highways on the…
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High School Rites of Passage in the U.S. | English Listening Practice
Why do Americans care so much about prom and graduation? In this episode, we explore some of the biggest high school traditions in the United States and why…
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Winnie-the-Pooh: The Story Behind the Bear | English Listening Practice
Where did Winnie-the-Pooh come from? In this episode, we explore the real story behind one of the English-speaking world’s most beloved children’s characters…
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The Great Migration: Movement, Opportunity, and Change | English Listening Practice
Between the early 1900s and the 1970s, millions of Black Americans left the Southern United States in search of better opportunities in Northern and Western…
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Cinco de Mayo: What It Is and What It Isn't | English Listening Practice
Cinco de Mayo is widely celebrated in the United States—but what does it actually commemorate? In this episode, we explore the history of the Battle of Puebla…
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From New Amsterdam to New York: How a Dutch Colony Became a Global City | English Listening Practice
New York City wasn’t always "New York"—it began as a Dutch settlement called New Amsterdam. In this episode, we explore how the Dutch arrived, how the English…
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What is the NFL Draft?
The NFL Draft is one of the most important events in American football—but how does it actually work? In this episode, we follow the journey from college…
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Earth Day: How an American Protest Became a Global Movement | English Listening Practice
Every April 22, people around the world celebrate Earth Day—but how did it begin? In this episode, we explore the origins of Earth Day in the United States…
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Why Tipping in the U.S. Confuses Everyone | English Listening Practice
Tipping is one of the most confusing parts of visiting the United States. In this episode, we explain how tipping works, why it exists, and what can happen if…
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America: a Country, a Continent, and a Complicated Word | English Listening Practice
What does the word America really mean? In this episode of the Sharing English Podcast, we explore the history behind the name, why it can refer to both a…
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Dolly Parton: Music, Storytelling, and Women’s History Month | English Listening Practice
March is Women’s History Month in the United States, a time to highlight the achievements and contributions of women. In this episode, we explore the life and…
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Spring Break in the United States: Vacation, Travel, and Student Culture | English Listening Practice
What exactly is Spring Break — and why has it become such a famous part of student life in the United States?In this episode of the Sharing English Podcast, we…
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St. Patrick's Day in the U.S.: Immigration & Identify
Why does the United States celebrate St. Patrick’s Day so enthusiastically?In this episode, we explore how a quiet Irish religious feast day became one of the…
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Route 66 & The American Road Trip | English Listening Practice
Why is the road trip such a powerful symbol in American culture? In this episode, we explore the history of Route 66 — from its creation in 1926 to its golden…
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Why American Diners are Cultural Icons | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.Why do American diners hold…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Government Explained - Reflection Ep. 18 | Advanced English Listening
In this final episode of U.S. Government Explained, we step back and reflect on the bigger picture.Throughout this mini-series, we’ve explored how the United…
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Mardi Gras & New Orleans: More Than Just Beads | English Listening Practice
*** This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.***Mardi Gras is often seen…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Foreign Policy Explained Ep. 17 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we explore how U.S. foreign policy works and why it matters far beyond Washington, D.C.This episode explains what…
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Why do Americans love the Olympics so much? | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. & International Organizations Explained Ep. 16 | Advanced English Listening
How does the United States work with the rest of the world — and why does it sometimes choose not to?In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we explore…
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What is the Super Bowl? | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Military & National Security Explained Ep. 15 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we examine how the U.S. military fits into the American system of government and national security.We’ll explore…
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Holiday? What's a holiday? | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Tribal Relations with the Federal Government Explained Ep. 14 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we explore the unique and often misunderstood relationship between the United States government and Native…
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The Civil Rights Movement: More Than One Leader | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Interest Groups & Lobbying Explained Ep. 13 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we look at how interest groups and lobbying shape American politics between elections.We’ll explain what interest…
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Why does Martin Luther King Jr. Still Matter Today? | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Media & Politics Explained Ep. 12 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we explore the role of media in American democracy and how it shapes politics, public opinion, and…
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Where do American Accents Come From? | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this episode of The Sharing…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Elections & Voting Explained Ep. 11 | Advanced English Listening
How do elections actually work in the United States — and why do they sometimes feel so complicated?In this episode of US Government Explained, we take a…
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Why We Celebrate New Year's Eve Like That | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.As the year comes to an end…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Political Parties Explained Ep. 10 | Advanced English Listening
Why does the United States have a two-party system? And how did today’s Democratic and Republican parties become what they are now?In this episode of US…
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The Poem That Shaped Modern Christmas | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.Before Santa had flying…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. System of Checks & Balances Explained Ep. 09 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of US Government Explained, we take a close look at checks and balances, one of the most important ideas at the heart of the U.S. political…
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The 3 Major December Holidays in the U.S. | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this festive episode of The…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Judicial Branch Explained Ep. 08 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of U.S. Government Explained, we take a clear, engaging tour through the Judicial Branch—the part of the U.S. government responsible for…
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Christmas Movies & Their Cultural Impact | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this festive episode of The…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Presidency Explained Ep. 07 | Advanced English Listening
What exactly does the President of the United States do—and how did the office become so powerful? In this episode of US Government Explained, we break down…
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The Real Story of Santa Claus | English Listening Practice
**This episode is designed for A2–B2 learners who want clear and natural English listening practice through real cultural topics.In this week’s episode of The…
The Sharing English PodcastU.S. Congress Explained Ep. 06 | Advanced English Listening
In this episode of US Government Explained, we take a deep dive into Congress, the lawmaking branch of the United States federal government. We break down the…